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100

Which planet is the hottest in our solar system?

Venus

100

Which scale measures the acidity of an object or solution?

The PH scale

100

This famous arch dam sits in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River and stretches 221m high and 379m long. What is this dam’s name?


The Hoover Dam

100

Which force creates heat when you rub your hands?

Friction

100

Which trophic level would a secondary consumer be found at?

The third trophic level

200

Which planet is the fourth-smallest in our solar system?

Earth

200

Which gaseous chemical family is known for being very reactive and poisonous in large amounts?

Halogens

200

Which rocket developed by SpaceX was specially engineered to be reusable and cost-efficient while flying to the International Space Station?



The Falcon 9 rocket

200

A force of 50 newtons moves an object 10m. How much work was done (in joules)?

500 joules

200

Which process converts sugar into carbon dioxide, water, and energy?

Cellular respiration

300

This space telescope is one of the largest and most versatile that is credited with taking beautiful and never-before-seen photos of space. What is the name of this telescope?


The Hubble space telescope

300

Which common ionic compound has a chemical formula of NaCI?

Sodium chloride (salt)

300

Which lightweight yet strong material is used to construct airplane wings?

Aluminum (alloy)

300

Using Ohm’s law, if a circuit has a total voltage of 25V and a total resistance of 5Ω, what is the total current?

5A

300

The maximum population size of a particular species that a given ecosystem can sustain is called the...

Carrying capacity

400

Recently launched on July 30, 2020, this mars rover will seek signs of ancient life and collect rock and soil samples. What is the rover’s name?


The Perseverance Mars Rover

400

A compound that consists of ions of more than two elements is called...

A polyatomic ionic compound

400

A marvel of engineering, this undersea tunnel is the largest in the world that stretches 37.9km and connects the UK to France. What is this tunnel’s name?


The Channel Tunnel

400

What does Newton’s second law state?

Force = Mass x acceleration

400

The three types of ecological pyramids are...

Energy, Number, and Biomass.

500

An addition to Canadarm2, this device acts like a hand that can perform more complex manipulations. What is the name of this device?


DEXTRE

500

Which scientist discovered the neutron in 1932?

James Chadwick

500

Which Space Shuttle tragically disintegrated during re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere?

The Columbia Space Shuttle

500

Light uses … as a method to transfer energy.

Radiation (Electromagnetic)

500

Which process uses microorganisms to consume and breakdown environmental pollutants?

Bioremediation